Classic and contemporary crafters unite! Create amazing trims, butterflies, flowers and more with How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments. With clever techniques and a huge selection of ribbon styles to choose from, the timeless art of making ribbon embellishments is better than ever. Let author Elaine Schmidt take you through 100 ribbon designs, offering helpful hints and tips to help you make beautiful accessories to place anywhere. Inexpensive, and with so many patterns and colors, ribbon is the perfect medium to create adornments that will make any gift, card, or decoration unique and special. Enjoy beautiful photos and simple step-by-step instructions that allow you to create amazing ribbon crafts with ease. So grab some ribbon and get crafting today!

Elaine Schmidt is a designer, consultant, educator and spokesperson in the sewing, quilting, craft and hobby industries. Since she was a little girl, she has always been busy creating something. Her love of sewing and weaving led her to major in Textiles and Design at Carnegie Mellon University. She has worked in the education and design departments of a major sewing pattern company and is the former design director for a national chain of ribbon boutiques. As the owner of Elaine Schmidt Designs (http://www.elaineschmidt.com), she has developed award-winning products for many manufacturers. Her original designs are featured at trade and consumer shows and in books, magazines, project sheets, and TV segments. She lives in Long Valley, NJ.

February 05, 2014

As I continue this week of craft projects perfect for Valentine's Day, this bead embroidery pattern from the book How to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifs would be prefect to dress up a special outfit or add a personal touch to a gift.

If you’ve ever had the need to bead, this is the book for you. How to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifs is a visual showcase of 100 different motifs, organized in sections by design category, including: floral/botanical, abstract, geometric, and symbolic. Presented with easy-to-follow photography and stitch diagrams, this book will introduce new beaders to the world of bead embroidery, while also being a great reference for experts.

How to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifsincludes an introductory section on materials and techniques, followed by information about different stitches used in the motifs to secure beads to fabric, including methods for single beads, beads in a row, stacked designs, fringes, and more. It also discusses types of beads, needles, and beading threads.

Any of the bead motifs can be used as single beaded images on fabric or as part of an overall beaded fabric design. You can embroider the motifs on garments, fashion accessories, quilts, or gifts or convert them into jewelry pieces. Whether you’re new to beading or a beading expert, this book is packed with inspiration and technical instruction for every bead enthusiast.

Art has always been part of Geneviève Crabe's life in one form or another. Following a 30-year career in high-tech, Geneviève is now devoting all her time to artistic pursuits and expanding her arts & crafts business by publishing patterns and kits.

If you’ve ever had the need to bead, this is the book for you. How to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifs is a visual showcase of 100 different motifs, organized in sections by design category, including: floral/botanical, abstract, geometric, and symbolic. Presented with easy-to-follow photography and stitch diagrams, this book will introduce new beaders to the world of bead embroidery, while also being a great reference for experts.

How to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifsincludes an introductory section on materials and techniques, followed by information about different stitches used in the motifs to secure beads to fabric, including methods for single beads, beads in a row, stacked designs, fringes, and more. It also discusses types of beads, needles, and beading threads.

You’ll be able to easily see the bead placement of each motif thanks to the enlarged photos, while the material lists provide the type, color, and number of beads needed for each project, as well as any other necessary materials or tools. Step-by-step directions and diagrams will walk you through the order in which to embroidery the beads and the types of stitches to use.

Any of the bead motifs can be used as single beaded images on fabric or as part of an overall beaded fabric design. You can embroider the motifs on garments, fashion accessories, quilts, or gifts or convert them into jewelry pieces. Whether you’re new to beading or a beading expert, this book is packed with inspiration and technical instruction for every bead enthusiast.

Art has always been part of Geneviève Crabe's life in one form or another. Her mother was an artist and always encouraged her artistic endeavors, which have included drawing, crochet, needlepoint, painting, pen & ink, and beading. Always looking for ways to integrate several of these art forms together, she has a strong affinity to using painting and fibers in jewelry making. Following a 30-year career in high-tech, Geneviève is now devoting all her time to artistic pursuits and expanding her arts & crafts business by publishing patterns and kits.

She has written two books: Macintosh Graphics Techniques for Multimedia and The Crafters’ Internet Handbook: Research, Connect and Sell Your Crafts Online, which is now a blog, Crafters’ Internet 2.0. Geneviève is a Certified Zentangle Teacher™; and a member of Decorative Artists in Canada, the Society of Decorative Painters, the Toronto Bead Society, and the St. Thomas Elgin Artists Guild.

This practical guide explains all the stitches you need to make any type
of quilt, from plain wadded quilting to trapunto and crazy patchwork,
allowing you to explore unfamiliar techniques with confidence and
interpret designs creatively.

More than 200 stitches and designs
are featured for both hand and machine sewing, from a basic running
stitch to decorative feather and zigzag stitches, as well as more
complicated techniques such as couching and applique.

Nikki Tinkler is a quiltmaker whose busy schedule involves extensive
traveling to give workshops and demonstrations of quilting techniques,
offering a variety of techniques that appeal to both the traditionalist
and the more experimental textile artist.

Explore the myriad of color and texture opportunities available to the hand knitter with The Knitter's Palette!
This comprehensive and creative guide uses a large collection of
swatches—or palettes—to inspire and instruct as it covers every aspect
of color and texture in knitting. In these pages, you'll find a library
of 55 palettes, containing over 400 swatches, supported by over 70
illustrated techniques. Each palette illustrates variations on effects,
patterns, designs, or techniques. While it’s aimed at novices who
understand only basic knitting techniques, this book will also appeal to
experienced knitters looking for new and creative ideas.

Kate Haxell is a professional writer and editor specializing in craft.
She has written several books, including the best-selling First Knits and the creative sourcebook Decorative Knitting. She lives in London. Visit her online at http://www.katehaxell.co.uk.